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Monday, March 10, 2014

A
large percentage of U.S. paved roads, parking lots and driveways are paved with
asphalt. Extending the life of asphalt surfaces can save money and time for
local government and the businesses that are responsible for their upkeep. Spring time is an ideal time to take care of
the standard maintenance task of pothole repairs and sealcoating asphalt in
order to protect this investment from the elements.

Why Are Pothole Repairs Important?

There
are several reasons pothole repairs are important:

1)
They prevent the asphalt from further weakening and unraveling due to the
penetration of water into the underlying layers of the pavement structure.

2)
Filling a pothole or making a pothole repair is less costly than total asphalt
replacement.

3)
A properly filled pothole can add years to the life of a pavement surface.

When Should a Pothole be Repaired?

Asphalt
repairs should be made as soon as they are spotted. Not filling a pothole can lead to damage to
vehicles, trips and falls and more costly replacement issues.

How Does a Pothole Form?

Cracks
in the asphalt allow water to penetrate into the base and subgrade which
results in pavement breaking apart and forming potholes. One of the best
preventative methods you can take against potholes is proper sealcoating. Sealcoating can prevent moisture from
reaching the subsurface and causing potholes

How is the Area Prepped for Pothole
Repairs?

Before
an asphalt repair can be made, the area needs to be cleaned of any dirt,
vegetation or other foreign materials. Depending on the dimensions of a pothole,
your paving contractor will normally cut out the asphalt that is at least a
foot away from the existing pothole and clean out approximately six inches down
from the surface, reaching the subsoil.
After adding a new base of compacted aggregate, the hot asphalt can then
be compacted on top of the new base.

Why Should You Hire an Experienced
Paving Contractor?

Do-it-yourself
pothole repairs can mean a bumpy ride through your facility. Plus, pothole failures can be attributed to
improper preparation of the area, use of the wrong materials, poor workmanship
and improper application of the filling materials. When a pothole repair is not
made properly, water can be allowed into the pavement and the potholes can open
up again. Hiring a paving company with decades of experience and a reputation
for providing the highest level of customer service, professional workmanship
and services can help avoid the headache of pothole repairs.

About ABC Paving and Sealcoating

With
more than 20 years of experience, ABC Paving and
Sealcoating is Florida's leading paving contractor. ABC Paving and Sealcoating provides
commercial organizations with the highest level of customer service,
professional workmanship and services including: asphalt paving, asphalt repairs and
prevention, pothole repairs, sealcoating, line striping and pavement marking,
thermoplastic, crack filing, signs and safety devices, concrete sidewalks,
concrete curbs, site preparation and signs and safety devices. We use our experience and the latest
equipment available to get the job done right the first time in a timely, cost
effective manner. For
more information about ABC Paving and Sealcoating, visit our website at http://pavingandsealcoating.com or call
866-934-7623 for a free estimate.